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Using Fictitious Name and Concealing True Name

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Image grabbed from www.google.com Just this morning, someone was bothered because her name was used in dealing with transaction that would have an impact on her person.  If not abated, it would cause damage not only on her properties but on her identity in general. We have a law penalizing using fictitious name and concealing true name.  Accordingly, a penalty shall be imposed upon any person who shall publicly use a fictitious name for the purpose of concealing a crime, evading the execution of a judgement or causing damage. As defined, a fictitious name is an assumed name that differs from an individual's actual name (http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/fictitious). What is the purpose of using fictitious name?  As provided, the purpose shall be for: 1.  concealing a crime;  2.  evading the executing; or 3.  causing damage. Note that the use of a fictitious name shall be for PUBLIC. What is the penalty of this offense?  Presidential